Education

I was excited to learn yesterday that one of my images has advanced to the Top 32 in the Commercial category of the Professional Photographers of America's (PPA) International Photographic Competition (IPC). The competition features 16 different categories, with the winner of each category receiving a $1,000 cash prize in a head-to-head competition held during Imaging USA in Louisville. From those category winners, one overall IPC champion will be selected and awarded a $10,0

Back in July, I completed one of the most challenging endeavors of my photographic career: applying for the American Society of Photographers Fellowship. To give you an idea of what this process entails, applicants must first complete a detailed application and meet a long list of requirements. In addition, you must write a minimum 2,000-word paper chronicling your life, growth as a photographer, and the journey that led to the creation of the 25 images submitted for review.

I have taught at the PPC West Coast School of Photography in San Diego for the past several years. One of the locations I take my students to photograph is the iconic library on the University of California San Diego campus. This remarkable building is a landmark of modern architecture and is named after Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Over the years, I have photographed the library many times, capturing its unique angles and architectural details. However, I